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German Phrase

Sichere dein Zuhause, bevor der Sturm kommt.

/ˈzɪç.ɐə daɪn ˈt͡suːˌhaʊz, bəˈfoːɐ̯ deːɐ̯ ˈʃtʊʁm kɔmt/
Meaning"Secure your home before the storm comes."
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Meaning

The sentence is a warning or piece of advice: ‘Secure your home before the storm arrives.’ It uses a direct imperative to urge immediate action, followed by a temporal clause that explains *when* the action should be taken.

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When to use

Use this phrase when a weather forecast predicts strong winds or a storm, especially in regions prone to severe weather. It works well in radio alerts, community notices, or a conversation between friends reminding each other to take precautions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SicheredeinZuhause,bevorderSturmkommt.

1

Imperativ (du)

‘Sichere’ is the du‑imperative of the verb *sichern*: drop the infinitive ending *‑en* and add *‑e*.

2

Possessivpronomen

*dein* is the possessive pronoun for ‘your’; it stays uninflected because *Zuhause* is neuter.

3

Neutrales Substantiv

*Zuhause* (home) is a neuter noun; in the accusative it has the same form as the nominative.

4

Subjunktion *bevor*

*bevor* introduces a subordinate clause and pushes the finite verb (*kommt*) to the end of that clause.

5

Verb *kommen* im Präsens

*kommt* is the 3rd‑person singular present of *kommen* and appears at the clause’s end because of *bevor*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Der Wetterbericht warnt vor starkem Sturm.

The weather report warns of a strong storm.

Sichere dein Zuhause, bevor der Sturm kommt.

Secure your home before the storm arrives.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Sicher dein Zuhause, bevor der Sturm kommt.

    The imperative of *sichern* needs the ending *‑e*; *sicher* is the adjective form.

  • Sichere deine Zuhause, bevor der Sturm kommt.

    *Zuhause* is neuter, so the correct possessive is *dein*, not *deine*.

  • Sichere dein Zuhause, bevor das Sturm kommt.

    The noun *Sturm* is masculine; the correct article is *der*.

↔Alternatives

  • Mach dein Haus sicher, bevor der Sturm kommt.

    Make your house safe before the storm comes.

  • Stelle sicher, dass dein Zuhause geschützt ist, bevor der Sturm eintrifft.

    Make sure your home is protected before the storm hits.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, especially in coastal areas of Germany and Austria, public authorities issue clear, imperative safety messages during severe weather. Using the du‑imperative (*Sichere*) is common in informal warnings, while official notices often use the Sie‑form (*Sichern Sie*). Remember that *Zuhause* can also be expressed as *Haus* or *Wohnung* depending on the context.